Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 108% more expensive than in Maracaibo (Venezuela)
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Food | + 66% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Maracaibo (Venezuela) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Maracaibo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 | US $10 | + 86% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 | US $10 | - 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 | US $3.11 | + 104% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 | US $1.67 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.16 | US $3.59 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 | US $1.27 | + 456% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | US $2.58 | + 185% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.39 | US $4.65 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.99 | US $1.55 | + 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.11 | US $1.62 | + 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 | US $11 | + 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 | US $2.07 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.07 | US $0.95 | + 224% | |
Housing | + 186% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 186% more expensive than in Maracaibo (Venezuela) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Maracaibo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,997 | US $927 | + 223% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,058 | US $600 | + 243% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 | US $38 | + 326% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,568 | US $488 | + 221% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,210 | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 | US $29 | + 153% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 | US $20 | + 246% | |
40” flat screen tv | $291 | US $292 | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 | US $197 | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 | US $3.76 | + 189% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 | US $6.00 | + 486% | |
Clothes | + 150% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 150% more expensive than in Maracaibo (Venezuela) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Maracaibo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $69 | US $31 | + 122% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 | US $19 | + 154% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 | US $49 | + 114% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 | US $39 | + 272% | |
Transportation | + 63% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Maracaibo (Venezuela) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Maracaibo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,856 | US $15,106 | + 98% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 | US $0.61 | + 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $94 | US $53 | + 78% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 | US $27 | - 25% | |
Personal Care | + 123% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 123% more expensive than in Maracaibo (Venezuela) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Maracaibo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | US $2.89 | + 126% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 | US $6 | + 115% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $201 | US $32 | + 535% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 | US $6 | + 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.14 | US $3.48 | + 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.99 | US $6 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.26 | US $2.78 | + 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.58 | US $2.22 | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 | US $13 | + 110% | |
Entertainment | + 171% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 171% more expensive than in Maracaibo (Venezuela) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Maracaibo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 | US $13 | + 385% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 | US $6 | + 388% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $174 | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 | US $30 | + 175% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 | US $7 | + 105% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 | US $4.32 | + 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | US $4.05 | + 81% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 | US $152 | + 145% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 | US $0.03 | + 350% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $97 | US $44 | + 120% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 | US $2.91 | + 252% | |
TOTAL | + 108% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 211 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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